The YWCA has been serving women in the same Brooklyn building for more than 120 years. Each year, approximately 10,000 women receive services ranging from affordable housing to health care. In 2005, the YWCA building went through a complete renovation and there are now 84 affordable studio apartments and 218 single room units in the building.
Located in a historical landmark building on shady Eighth Avenue, the Montessori School of New York is a nonprofit establishment and New York City's first Montessori school. Unlike most Montessori schools, which end at kindergarten, MSNY educates Pre-K through 8th grade. The international school hosts many foreign children and offers a diverse multicultural curriculum.
The YMCA ( Young Men's Christian Association) is a non-profit worldwide organization dedicated to serving communities. The Bed-Stuyvesant chapter is located on Bedford Avenue at Monroe Street. The stated goals of the YMCA are to bring together members of the community, nurture individual potential and address social responsibilities. The YMCA was founded in 1844.
Kim's Kids Summer Camp provides children in Park Slope with a variety of summertime activities, including trips to beach and Prospect Park. The camp features flexible programming scheduling, allowing participants to attend three, four or five days a week for three to six weeks. The camp also offers early drop-off and late pick-up options.
Brooklyn Players is a musical theatre camp for children ages 8 through 13. It also hosts performing arts classes during the school year. It also offers classes for teens and adults in pop vocals.
Camp Ohr Shraga is a Jewish Spiritual summer camp for children. Spirtual guidance and scriptural study is combined with many mitvah and recreational activities including swimming and music.
Camp Silver Lake is a Jewish spiritual camp for children. It encourages scriptural education, as well as personal and social growth. Call to learn more about the program.
With branches across Park Slope and Windsor Terrace, as well as other Brooklyn neighborhoods, the Park Slope Day Camp offers summer camp and after-school programs year-round for children in elementary school and middle school. The summer camp offers frequent day trips, such as horseback riding and beach trips. It also offers a special summer circus camp. The Windsor Terrace branch is located at the Holy Name of Jesus School.
